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Candidates Announce Bids for AOA’s 2025 Board of Trustees Election ST. LOUIS—The American Optometric Association has provided its members with updated information on the eyecare professionals—both incumbents and newcomers—who are seeking to be elected to new positions on the association’s Board of Trustees. Six doctors of optometry are vying for positions on the board. The new board will be elected in June at the annual…

ASCRS Annual Meeting Will Kick Off in Los Angeles From April 25-28 LOS ANGELES—The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting, the largest U.S. meeting dedicated to anterior segment surgery, will take place here from April 25–28. The annual event offers a variety of educational formats to suit diverse needs and interests. From symposia to instructional courses to posters and papers, attendees can look…

Oculis and EURETINA Announce Applications Are Now Open for the 2025 Ramin Tadayoni Award ZUG, Switzerland—Oculis Holding AG (Nasdaq: OCS / ICX: OCS.IC), a global biopharmaceutical company developing solutions for ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic diseases, has announced, in collaboration with the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA), the 2025 Ramin Tadayoni Award. The award continues its legacy through EURETINA and has been supported by Oculis as a tribute to professor…

Jobson Optical Research Report Examines ECPs’ Use of Digital Solutions NEWARK, N.J.—In December 2024, Jobson Optical Research surveyed eyecare professionals on their use of digital solutions. The 42-page report features insights on what type of social media presence optical locations use and the frequency of posting.

Lilly Says Daily Pill Can Lower Blood Sugar and Weight in People With Type 2 DiabetesA daily pill from Eli Lilly lowered blood sugar levels and induced weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes, the company announced Thursday.

U.S. has 800 Measles Cases and Outbreaks in Several StatesThe U.S. has 800 cases of measles nationwide as of Friday, and two more states identified outbreaks this week.

Hearing Loss May Play a Bigger Role in Dementia Than Previously ThoughtHearing loss may play a bigger role in dementia than previously thought, data from a U.S. cohort study suggested.

PECAA Annual Meeting Convenes Record Number of Doctors to Explore the Power of StorytellingBOCA RATON, Fla.—Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA), a community of independent eyecare professionals, hosted approximately 900 private practice professionals, strategic vendor partners and industry leaders at its annual meeting April 9–11, with a record number of doctors present. Held in Orlando, PECAA’s 16th annual signature event included peer networking and collaboration, keynotes, education…

The Vision Council Consumer inSights Q1 2025 Report Shows Signs of Increased Consumer Spending on Vision Care ProductsALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council released new research this week exploring consumer trends across optical products and services for the first quarter of 2025. The report, titled Consumer inSights Q1 2025, highlights the views and behaviors of U.S. adults as it relates to vision correction, managed vision care, eye exams, prescription eyewear, reading glasses and non-prescription…

CooperVision Reaches Half-Billion Bottle Milestone in Net Plastic Neutrality InitiativeROCHESTER, N.Y.—CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies and a leading manufacturer of contact lenses, announced it has reached a significant milestone in its pioneering net plastic neutrality initiative.

BVI Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Next-Generation Glaucoma Surgical SystemWALTHAM, Mass.—BVI Medical, a global ophthalmic device company, has announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its glaucoma surgical system, Leos (Laser Endoscopy Ophthalmic System).

Women In Optometry's Special 10th Anniversary Theia Award Nominations Are Now OpenNEWARK, N.J.—Nominations are now open for the 2025 Women In Optometry Theia Awards of Excellence. Over the past nine years, Women In Optometry has celebrated the 62 winners of these annual awards, and this year, for the 10th anniversary, the nominations will include one special honor, a Lifetime of Leadership award. Nominations are now open…

Autism Rates Hit Record High, CDC Data ShowU.S. autism rates reached a record high, with about one in 31 children identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2022, new CDC data suggested.

5 Risk Factors at 50 Can Steal a Decade of LifeFive classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and smoking—at age 50 can reduce life expectancy by more than 10 years. This is the conclusion of an international study led by German researchers and presented at the 2025 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

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The Vision Council's Latest Webinar Offers Strategic Planning Tips Under New TariffsNEWARK, N.J.—In an ongoing effort to keep its membership updated on how the Trump Administration tariffs are affecting the optical industry, yesterday The Vision Council held its latest in a series of tariff-related webinars. While previous webinars from the group focused on the changing tariff rates and costs associated with them, yesterday’s session addressed the…

Fittingbox and Ocuco Renew Partnership to Deliver Digital Solutions for Eyecare ProfessionalsTOULOUSE, France and DUBLIN, Ireland—Fittingbox, a developer of eyewear virtual try-on and glasses digitization, and Ocuco, a global provider of optical software solutions, have announced the renewal of their partnership. Since first partnering in 2018, the companies have combined their expertise to deliver omnichannel solutions for eyecare professionals. This collaboration integrates Fittingbox’s advanced eyewear visualization…

Prevent Blindness Contends West Virginia State House Bill Would Imperil Children’s VisionCHICAGO—Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit eye health organization, announced that it is calling on the West Virginia State House to reject HB 3444, which proposes the repeal of four sections of the West Virginia Code that pertain to the inflammation of the eyes in newborns. If enacted, Prevent Blindness said the legislation would remove the mandate…

Glaukos Releases Its 2024 Sustainability ReportALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Glaukos Corporation, an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company developing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, announced that it has published its 2024 Sustainability Report.

20/20 Onsite Recognized by TITAN Health Awards for Transforming Health Care Through Patient-Centric, Ophthalmic AssessmentsBOSTON—20/20 Onsite, a health care services company that utilizes Mobile Vision Clinics to deliver vision care services, announced that it has been named a Silver Winner in the 2025 TITAN Health Awards in the category of Provider and Services - Healthcare for Transforming Healthcare Through Patient-Centric, Point-of-Need Ophthalmic Assessments.

FDA OKs Trial of Pig Livers as Dialysis-Like Treatment for Liver FailureWASHINGTON—U.S. researchers will soon test whether livers from a gene-edited pig could treat people with sudden liver failure—by temporarily filtering their blood so their own organ can rest and maybe heal.

U.S. CDC Advisers Discuss Narrowing Use of COVID-19 Booster ShotsOn April 15, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's outside panel of vaccine experts discussed narrowing recommendations on the use of COVID-19 booster shots for the upcoming immunization campaign in its first meeting under the new Trump administration.

How to Know If a Scary Health Headline Is LegitIf you heard that Girl Scout cookies are toxic, that mRNA vaccines can harm you, or that immigrants are spreading tuberculosis in the U.S., maybe you should put down your phone.

Johnson & Johnson Reports First Quarter 2025 Sales Growth, Forecasts $400 Million in Tariff-Related Costs, and Issues Updated GuidanceNEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced financial results yesterday for the first-quarter of 2025 and lifted its sales forecast for full-year 2025. J&J reported 2025 first-quarter sales growth of 2.4 percent to $21.9 billion with operational growth of 4.2 percent. In the company’s MedTech segment, vision grew 1.7 percent in the first quarter…

Ocuco Appoints Iarfhlaith Kelly as Chief Technology OfficerDUBLIN, Ireland—Ocuco, a global provider of optical software solutions, has announced the appointment of Iarfhlaith Kelly in the newly-created position of chief technology officer (CTO), effective immediately.

EyeCare Partners Launches EyeRise, a Recruitment and Student Loan Repayment ProgramST. LOUIS—EyeCare Partners, a provider of clinically integrated eyecare, has announced a new partnership with Clasp, a retention-driven recruitment platform, to launch EyeRise, a program aimed at attracting and retaining optometrists and ophthalmologists.

New Six-Year Data Examines Long-Term Efficacy of Essilor Stellest Lenses in Slowing Myopia ProgressionSHANGHAI, China—EssilorLuxottica presented new six-year clinical data at the recent 2025 China Optometry & Ophthalmology Conference (COOC) held here, examining the long-term efficacy of Essilor Stellest lenses in managing myopia progression and axial elongation in children and young adults.

'Not Just Measles': Whooping Cough Cases Are Soaring as Vaccine Rates DeclineIn the past six months, two babies in Louisiana have died of pertussis, the disease commonly known as whooping cough. Washington state recently announced its first confirmed death from pertussis in more than a decade.

Parkinson's Disease May Soon Outpace DementiaTwo incurable diseases loom over our aging populace: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Right now, Alzheimer's is more common and seems a more widespread concern than the relatively narrow shadow cast by Parkinson's. That may change, as revealed by a surprising new study.

Optometry’s Meeting | 5ᵗʰ World Congress of Optometry Offers Attendees Special Events, Education Sessions and Networking OpportunitiesST. LOUIS—Optometry’s Meeting | 5ᵗʰ World Congress of Optometry, hosted by the World Council of Optometry in collaboration with the American Optometric Association and the American Optometric Student Association, is set to bring together optometric professionals from across the globe for four days of continuing education, professional development and networking at the Minneapolis Convention Center…

Nominate a Supportive Business Partner for Jobson's Ultimate Partners Program—Nominations Close on May 8NEWARK, N.J.—The readers of Vision Monday and 20/20 magazine are being asked once again to share nominations for their Ultimate Partners program, but the deadline is fast approaching—submissions are due by May 8. Now in its fifth year, Jobson’s 2025 Ultimate Partners program allows readers to highlight their great business support partners and showcase their…

Bruno Vision Care Receives FDA Approval for Deseyne Daily Contact LensBOCA RATON, Fla.—Bruno Vision Care LLC has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell its Deseyne (vifilcon C) daily disposable contact lens with FusionTechnology in the United States. The Deseyne lenses integrate two patented innovations: the material of the lens (vifilcon C – an enriched hydrogel material) and the FusionTechnology…

High Blood Pressure: Is Surgery the Answer?Could a simple surgical procedure—renal denervation—help control your blood pressure? Perhaps, say experts, but so far it is typically only for use alongside blood pressure medications. Renal denervation, or RDN, for high blood pressure has been getting a lot of attention since the FDA approved two devices in late 2023, but not everyone with elevated…

Older Adults Are Using Patient Portals—Some Are Getting Charged for ItOlder adults are increasingly using digital tools to communicate with their physicians — but in some cases, they’re paying for the privilege. A recent national survey finds that more than 13% of adults aged 50 and older who messaged their doctors through patient portals were charged a copay. Rates were similar among Medicaid recipients and…

The Vision Council Announces Additional Webinar and Support as Imports From China Face 145 Percent DutyALEXANDRIA, Va.—As on-again, off-again tariff developments continue to infuse unpredictability into U.S. and global economies, The Vision Council has announced that it will host another webinar this week, providing updates, resources and current information as to the tariff's potential impacts on the vision and optical industry. Noting that changes in tariff regulations have the potential…

VM Feature Examines Challenges and Resiliency of Private Equity and Practice Transitions LandscapeNEWARK N.J.—Facing the ongoing challenges of rising tariffs and macroeconomic headwinds, both private equity (PE) firms and private optical practices alike are regrouping and seeking new opportunities as the PE and practice transition landscape changes. Read Vision Monday’s April cover story, “Private Equity and Practice Transitions in 2025: Industry Remains Resilient Despite Domestic and Global…

Foundation Fighting Blindness Partners With Clinical Enrollment to Launch Patient-Centric Trial Matching InitiativeCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. and COLUMBIA, Md.—Foundation Fighting Blindness, a private funding source for retinal degenerative disease research, has formalized a partnership with patient quality firm Clinical Enrollment to offer a clinical trial recruitment resource for inherited retinal disease (IRD) research. According to the announcement, the partnership will formalize an ongoing commitment by both companies to accelerate…

Inspecs Group Reports Revenue Decline for Full-Year 2024, Announces Intended Departure of CFO Chris KayBATH, U.K.—Inspecs Group plc (LSE: SPEC), a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear that includes sunglasses, optical frames, lenses and low-vision products, announced yesterday its preliminary results for the year ending December 31, 2024, which showed a 2.5 percent fall in group revenue from £203.3 million to a reported £198.3 million year-over year. Group…

Review of Myopia Management: How to Create Collaborative Relationships With OphthalmologistsAs myopia prevalence increases globally, collaborative relationships with ophthalmologists and optometrists is essential for delivering comprehensive care. Building strong relationships with pediatric ophthalmologists and refractive surgeons is critical for optometrists who specialize in myopia control, especially with contact lenses. Many pediatric ophthalmologists concentrate on medical and surgical eyecare and often do not fit contact lenses…

AI Ophthalmology Notes Tied to Improved Communication With Other DocsUse of large language model (LLM)-generated plain language summaries for ophthalmology notes was associated with improved understanding and satisfaction among non-ophthalmology clinicians, a randomized quality improvement study showed.

April Is Autism Acceptance Month: How Can ODs Help?Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships and self-regulation, according to the Autism Society. The autism experience is different for everyone, according to the group, and is defined by a certain set of behaviors often referred to…

Poor Hearing Associated With Increased Risk for Incident Heart FailurePoor hearing is associated with an increased risk for incident heart failure, which is partially mediated by psychological distress, according to a study published online April 8 in Heart.

Cash-Strapped States Panic Over End of Obamacare SubsidiesStates facing budgetary pressures have few good options to keep millions of people from losing health coverage if Congress lets federal funding for Obamacare expire at the end of the year. That isn’t stopping health officials from trying. California, Colorado, Maryland, Washington and others are all scrambling to avoid a fiscal cliff that could sharply…

Inspecs Group Reports Revenue Decline for Full-Year 2024, Announces Intended Departure of CFO Chris KayBATH, U.K.—Inspecs Group plc (LSE: SPEC), a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear that includes sunglasses, optical frames, lenses and low-vision products, announced yesterday its preliminary results for the year ending December 31, 2024, which showed a 2.5 percent fall in group revenue from £203.3 million to a reported £198.3 million year-over year. Group…

Nextech and Ocuco Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Optical SolutionsTAMPA, Fla.—Nextech, a technology provider for specialty medical and wellness practices, and Ocuco, a global provider of optical software solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated, end-to-end solution bridging the gap between clinical excellence and retail performance. According to the announcement from the companies, this collaboration marks a milestone in delivering cutting-edge…

CooperVision Receives Bailey Optometry Medal for Development From The Ohio State University College of OptometryROCHESTER, N.Y.—For its partnership in advancing the education of future eyecare professionals, The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Optometry announced that it has awarded CooperVision the Neal J. Bailey Optometry Medal for Development.

America May Have a New Rx Drug Crisis. Are You Part of It?Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is no longer understood as mainly a childhood condition. The number of adult diagnoses has increased significantly in recent years, and the share of patients over 18 being prescribed stimulants, mostly amphetamines, and becoming addicted to them has risen accordingly.

By Influencing Inflammation, GLP-1s May Lower Alzheimer's and Dementia RiskNew data explored the potential beneficial impact that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may have on neurodegenerative diseases.

Against an Unpredictable Landscape, The Vision Council Hosts Latest Webinar on TariffsALEXANDRIA, Va.—As the economic strain of tariffs continues to grip major industries across the U.S. and globally, The Vision Council hosted a webinar on Wednesday to provide the latest updates and answer member questions. But as Rick Van Arnam, The Vision Council’s regulatory affairs counsel, shared the latest updates on how tariffs may impact the…

ClearVision Optical's David Friedfeld Addresses Students at Raritan Valley Community College With a Talk on the Future of OpticianryBRANCHBURG, N.J.—As part of an ongoing effort to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry experience, Judy Quinones, adjunct professor of Raritan Valley Community College’s Ophthalmic Science program, has developed a speaker series that brings together top experts from across the optical field to share their insights with students.

Jobson Research Conducts Latest Survey on TariffsNEWARK, N.J.—As the optical industry continues to navigate continued uncertainty amidst fluctuations in U.S. penalties against imports from China and major trade partners, Jobson Research is once again reaching out to eyecare professionals to gauge their views related to the tariffs’ impact on their businesses, as well as any steps they are taking to mitigate…

Springtime AllergiesAre your allergies worse than usual all of a sudden? You're not alone. Head over to WebMD for more.

Indies Celebrate World Optometry DayNEW YORK—World Optometry Day was March 23, part of the greater World Optometry Week celebration, which the World Council of Optometry said “provides a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of eyecare, recognize optometrists' contributions to advancing eyecare as a human right, and emphasize optometry’s role in global health.” The theme for this…

How Will Trump's Tariffs Impact Medicine and Healthcare?Amid all of the confusion and noise about how President Donald Trump's tariffs will impact medical supplies and patient care—which products, which countries, how much and for how long—there is one key question.

The 23andMe Bankruptcy: A Warning Shot for Genetic Privacy in the Age of AI23andMe has gone bankrupt. If it is tempting to treat this failure as just another Silicon Valley experiment gone bad, do not be fooled. This bankruptcy provides an essential opportunity for digital health and health data innovators, one that should compel us to contemplate the fragile intersection between innovation, data privacy and ethics.

Tenpoint Therapeutics Submits NDA for BRIMOCHOL PF to Treat PresbyopiaTenpoint Therapeutics, Ltd. has announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for BRIMOCHOL PF for the treatment of presbyopia.

The Vision Council's Provider inSights Q3-Q4 2024 Report Shows Signs of Cautious Optimism Among ECPsALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council released new research this week, exploring eyecare provider sentiments related to daily operations of their practices, the eyecare industry and the American economy during the second half of 2024. The report, titled Provider inSights Q3-Q4 2024, highlights providers’ expectations and the perceived impact of key economic factors, including tariffs, inflation, staffing…

KITS Eyecare Expects First Quarter 2025 Revenue of $46.6 MillionVANCOUVER, British Columbia—KITS Eyecare Ltd., a vertically integrated eyecare provider, has provided selected preliminary unaudited results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company said it expects total first quarter revenue to grow to approximately $46.6 million.

World Council of Optometry Announces 2025 International Award WinnersST. LOUIS—The World Council of Optometry (WCO) has announced the recipients of its 2025 international awards, which recognize individuals for their exceptional contributions to advancing optometry worldwide.

Dr. Howard Purcell Discusses the Importance of Integrating Cultural Awareness in Optometric Training in Latinos en Optometry Blog EntryBOYNTON BEACH, Fla.—The April edition of the “Cultural Responsiveness” blog by Latinos en Optometry, sponsored by VSP Vision, features an article by Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, president and CEO of New England College of Optometry, about the importance of integrating cultural awareness into optometric training.

Smartwatches Can Help People Control Diabetes Through ExerciseWearing a smartwatch might do more than track steps (or your texts)—it could be a powerful tool for helping people with type 2 diabetes stay active, a new study says.

AI Is Coming to Skin Cancer DetectionA future where artificial intelligence will guide skin cancer detection is in sight, experts say, even as human care remains essential.

Nominate a Supportive Business Partner for the 20/20 Magazine and Vision Monday 2025 'Ultimate Partners' ProgramNEWARK, N.J.—The readers of Vision Monday and 20/20 magazine are being asked once again to share nominations for their Ultimate Partners. The deadline for submissions is May 8. Now in its fifth year, Jobson’s 2025 Ultimate Partners program allows readers to highlight their great business support partners and showcase their support. Open to all eyecare…

SUNY College of Optometry Hosts 13th Annual Career SymposiumNEW YORK—SUNY College of Optometry recently hosted its 13th Annual Career Symposium, providing students and residents with the opportunity to learn from professional optometrists, connect with employers at an in-person job fair, and network with a wide array of industry experts.

CooperVision Surpasses $5 Million in Cumulative Fundraising for Optometry Giving Sight’s World Sight Day ChallengeROCHESTER, N.Y.—CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies and a leading manufacturer of contact lenses, has announced that it has cumulatively raised more than $5 million for the Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) World Sight Day Challenge.

Specsavers Recognized as the Leading Retail Employer Among Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2025VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Specsavers, a Canadian eyecare and eyewear provider, announced that Specsavers Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2025 by Great Place To Work Institute.

Trump Spares Drugmakers From Tariffs; Costs Could Still Go UpPresident Trump spared pharmaceuticals from the opening salvo in his campaign to transform the economy through “reciprocal” tariffs; however, the global drug market may still be hit by reverberations from trade wars.

Long COVID Cuts Imperil Treatment Progress, Researchers WarnOn March 24, the Trump Administration closed the long-COVID office within the US Department of Health and Human Services as part of what it claimed to be the department’s reorganization. A few days later, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) went even further, terminating up to 45 grants that the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery…

Everything You Need to Know About Bird FluIn early 2024, the bird influenza that had been spreading across the globe for nearly three decades did something wholly unexpected: It showed up in dairy cows in the Texas Panhandle.

The Vision Council Provides Update on Status of Reciprocal TariffsALEXANDRIA, Va.—Reciprocal tariffs are top of mind across the optical industry, with everyone from retailers and eyewear manufacturers to lens companies and laboratories paying rapt attention as they attempt to navigate an unpredictable trade landscape and understand how it may impact day-to-day business and operations. In a webinar held on Friday, April 4, The Vision…

Kalaris Therapeutics Appoints Leone Patterson to its Board of DirectorsPALO ALTO, Calif.—Kalaris Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing treatments for prevalent retinal diseases, has announced the addition of Leone Patterson to its board of directors and as chair of the board’s audit committee.

Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study FindsGetting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a large new study finds. The results provide some of the strongest evidence yet that some viral infections can have effects on brain function years later and that preventing them can help stave off cognitive decline.

New 'Heart Patch' Could Help Solve the Transplant ShortageIn the U.S. at any given time, thousands of adults and hundreds of children are on waiting lists for a lifesaving heart transplant, facing waits of six months or longer. Some will die in the interim, including one out of every eight children on the list. Worldwide, about 20 people die per day while waiting…

As Reciprocal Tariffs Take Hold, Optical Industry Readies for Additional ChallengesNEWARK, N.J.—As President Trump announced the latest round of tariffs on nearly all major U.S. trading partners, both the U.S. and global economies braced for potential fallout and what may come next. An Executive Order (EO) on April 2 imposed global reciprocal tariffs on all imports into the United States. The EO noted that all…

Kering Eyewear Acquires Visard and a Minority Stake in Mistral as Part of Its Industrial Development StrategyMILAN, Italy—Kering Eyewear, part of the global luxury group Kering (KER.PA), announced that it has signed an agreement with two Italian eyewear manufacturers, Visard and Mistral, which calls for Kering Eyewear to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of Visard and to become a minority shareholder of Mistral, with the possibility to complete the…

RxSight Reports Revenue Growth in First Quarter, Cuts 2025 Full-Year GuidanceALISO VIEJO, Calif.—RxSight, Inc., an ophthalmic medical device company providing customized vision care to patients following cataract surgery, announced select preliminary revenue results for the first quarter of 2025 and revised full-year 2025 guidance.

UAB School of Optometry's Associate Professor Janene Sims, OD, Named as Outstanding Academic MentorBIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) of Alabama has honored The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry's associate professor Janene Sims, OD, PhD, as its 2025 Outstanding Academic Mentor for the exemplary commitment to her ASF Fellow mentee. Sims is the director of Community Eye Care, the school's community service arm, according…

Review of Ophthalmology: Handling Refractive SurprisesBefore the era of refractive cataract surgery, refractive misses weren’t much of a concern says Robert J. Weinstock, MD, of The Eye Institute of West Florida. He explains, “Back then, if there was a significant refractive miss or if the IOL dislocated, requiring an IOL exchange, it felt like a huge failure. The idea of…

Ozone Air Pollution Linked to Kids' Asthma, WheezeEarly-life exposure to even relatively low levels of ozone air pollution was associated with asthma and wheeze in childhood, a prospective study showed.

Is Percent Weight Loss the Right Obesity Treatment Target?The focus of obesity-management interventions should shift from percentage weight-loss targets to patient-oriented parameters such as enhancing quality of life (QoL) and function, research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity suggests.

20/20NOW Announces Ocular Telehealth Expansion Into CanadaHOLBROOK, N.Y.—20/20NOW, a company offering tele-optometry services, has announced its expansion into the Canadian market, bringing eyecare solutions to a broader audience across North America.

VSP Vision Announces 2025 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship WinnerRANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Vision, in partnership with the Heart of America Eye Care Congress, has announced Mora Boatman, third-year optometry student at The Ohio State University, as the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship.

Dr. Maureen Hanley Memorial Scholarship Fund Established at NECOBOSTON—New England College of Optometry (NECO) has announced plans to endow a scholarship to honor Maureen Hanley, OD, class of 1981. This faculty member dedicated more than four decades to shaping the future of optometry before her passing on March 8, 2025, at the age of 69, as reported in VMAIL.

Avoid Playing the Percentages in Myopia ManagementIs the percentage treatment effect the best and most accurate way to express the effectiveness of a myopia control therapy? Many eyecare practitioners believe that the most effective way to describe myopia management therapies is by comparing their percentage reductions in spherical equivalent refraction (SER) and axial length (AL) to those of a control group.…

In U.S., Inability to Pay for Care, Medicine Hits New HighThe percentage of U.S. adults who have recently been unable to afford or access quality health care has reached 11 percent—equivalent to nearly 29 million people—its highest level since 2021, according to new findings from the West Health-Gallup Healthcare Indices Study, which classifies these individuals as “Cost Desperate.”

Your Breast Cancer Risk May Have Just Changed—What to KnowAdvances in breast cancer screening and treatment have saved a lot of lives over the past few decades—for some groups more than others.

Prevent Blindness Declares April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, Provides Free ResourcesCHICAGO—Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit eye health organization, has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month in recognition of the fact that eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, dry eye, glaucoma and thyroid eye disease occur more frequently in women than men. Women, by virtue of the fact that they live…

Eyecare Republic Expands Network With Fait Optics PartnershipPLANO, Texas—Eyecare Republic (ECR), a nationwide community of independent optometrists, has announced the addition of optical lab Fait Optics to its network of vendor relationships. Fait Optics brings members of Eyecare Republic industry-leading materials, designs and coating, and consolidated processes.

Two New Medical Co-Editors Take the Helm at Review of Myopia ManagementNEWARK, N.J.—On April 1, 2025, Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, and Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, became the new medical co-editors at Review of Myopia Management, according to an announcement from Jobson.

What ODs Should Know About GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists and Diabetic RetinopathyWith increasing frequency over the past few years, optometrists across the country have gotten referrals from internists requesting baseline diabetic retinopathy (DR) screenings for patients about to start therapy with one of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Novo Nordisk), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Eli Lilly) and dulaglutide (Trulicity, Eli…

New Hemophilia Treatment Wins FDA ApprovalThe FDA has approved a new drug as a preventive treatment to reduce bleeding episodes in people with certain types of hemophilia. This first-of-its-kind injectable drug offers a treatment option requiring the fewest doses per year for adults and children age 12 or older.

Astigmatism Increased in Kids After the COVID PandemicThe prevalence and severity of refractive and corneal astigmatisms increased among children after the COVID-19 pandemic, a population-based cross-sectional study from Hong Kong showed.

High Global Rates of Comorbid Depression, Anxiety in Chronic PainRates of depression and anxiety were significantly higher in people with chronic pain than in those without pain, results of a new meta-analysis and systematic review showed.

Opus Genetics Announces Full Year 2024 Financial Results, Provides Corporate UpdateRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Opus Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IRD), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and other ophthalmic disorders, announced financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024, and provided a corporate update. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $57.5…

Opthea Discontinues Wet AMD Clinical Trials After Second Failed Study, Cites Potential Financial ImplicationsMELBOURNE, Australia and PRINCETON, N.J.—Opthea Limited (ASX/NASDAQ: OPT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat retinal diseases, including wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), has announced that the company and its development funding agreement (DFA) investors are terminating both its Coast and Shore wet AMD clinical trials. When it announced the failure of the…

More Than 100 Canadian Students From NECO and MCPHS Participate in Annual NextGEN OD Canada ConferenceBOSTON—More than 100 Canadian optometry students from New England College of Optometry (NECO) and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) took part in the third annual NextGEN OD Canada “Future Focus” conference on March 26.

SUNY College of Optometry Celebrates Opening of New Primary Eye Care ClinicNEW YORK—SUNY College of Optometry celebrated the grand opening of its new Primary Eye Care Clinic last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by over 170 members of the SUNY Optometry community, including patients, alumni and students, according to an announcement from the school.

Angels for Sight Nonprofit Opens New Vision Clinic to Provide Eyecare to Underserved Long Beach CommunityLONG BEACH, Calif.—Angels for Sight, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that provides free vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to low-income and unhoused individuals, dedicated its new vision clinic on March 28, 2025 with community members, dignitaries and charitable partners in attendance.

Back Pain: Why Your Treatment Isn't Helping, and What to DoIf lower back pain frustrates you, so will this news: Only 1 in 10 of the most common noninvasive treatments work. That's according to a new study review published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine that analyzed 301 rigorous trials of 56 treatments or treatment combinations to see which ones made low back pain less…

Highly Educated People Face Steeper Cognitive Decline After StrokeEducation level was associated with the trajectory of cognitive decline following stroke, an individual participant data meta-analysis of four U.S. cohort studies showed.

Screen Time Before Bed Linked to Reduced Sleep Duration in Adults; Night Owls Lose the Most SleepDaily use of electronic screens shortly before bed was associated with a 33 percent higher rate of poor sleep and approximately 50 minutes less sleep weekly. People with evening chronotypes experienced greater disruptions in sleep and were at increased risk for poor sleep.

Topcon Corporation Announces Management Buyout, Plan to Transform Eyecare BusinessTOKYO and OAKLAND, N.J.—Topcon Corporation (TSE 7732) has announced that it is launching a management buyout (MBO) led by its president and CEO Takashi Eto. According to the announcement, the MBO will receive investment from funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, and JIC Capital (JICC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan Investment Corporation…

VSP Ventures Acquires Three New PracticesRANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision company and practice transition partner for doctors searching for alternative practice models, announced that it has acquired three new practices: Eye Love Optometry in Pinole, Calif., Farr Eyecare in Chandler, Ariz., and Vista Eye Center in Cupertino, Calif. “We’re honored that these three great practices chose VSP Ventures…

The Power Practice Announces Four New Strategic PartnershipsCORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—The Power Practice, a consulting firm helping independent optometrists build more profitable and efficient practices, has announced its establishment of four new partnerships with vision industry brands, Barti, Modern Optical, Adit and BlephEx.

SUNY College of Optometry Foundation Receives $400,000 Grant From the Lavelle Fund for the BlindNEW YORK—SUNY College of Optometry Foundation announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Inc., a charitable grant-making foundation dedicated primarily to supporting programs that help individuals who are blind or visually impaired live independent and productive lives.

Improved Access to Care Is Key to Reducing Risk of Eye Disease in WomenWomen’s eyes change over time—age, hormones and eye disease can all play a factor in their eye health. Another risk to women’s vision is their longer life span. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, women live an average of five years longer than men, which puts them at greater risk for blindness…

Eye Test May Detect Early Retinal Changes in Parkinson’s: StudyParkinson’s disease can lead to early retinal changes that can be revealed with the use of a simple eye test, a study has found.

How Lifetime Weight Patterns Influence Kidney Cancer RiskA higher body mass index (BMI) across all ages as well as significant weight gain during adulthood were associated with a greater risk for renal cell carcinoma, while a BMI reduction of 10 percent or more in adulthood, especially after age 50 years, was associated with a lower risk for renal carcinoma, a new study…

Bausch + Lomb Announces Voluntary Recall of enVista Aspire, enVista Envy and Certain enVista Monofocal Intraocular LensesVAUGHAN, Ontario—Global eye health company Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), announced on March 27 a voluntary recall of intraocular lenses (IOLs) on its enVista platform. According to the announcement, this action was taken out of an abundance of caution after the company received reports of complications, the cause of which could not immediately be explained.…

Harrow Reports Record 84 Percent Revenue Growth in 2024 Fourth QuarterNASHVILLE, Tenn.—Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW), a North American eyecare pharmaceutical company, yesterday announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. The company reported record revenues of $66.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, an 84 percent increase compared with the same period in 2023.

Clearside Biomedical Reports Net Loss for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024ALPHARETTA, Ga.—Clearside Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSD), a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for the back of the eye through the suprachoroidal space (SCS), yesterday announced its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results.

Bausch + Lomb Announces Voluntary Recall of enVista Aspire, enVista Envy and Certain enVista Monofocal Intraocular LensesVAUGHAN, Ontario—Global eye health company Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), announced on March 27 a voluntary recall of intraocular lenses (IOLs) on its enVista platform. According to the announcement, this action was taken out of an abundance of caution after the company received reports of complications, the cause of which could not immediately be explained.…

Measles Vaccination Rates May Be Lower Than Thought, Risking U.S. ‘Elimination Status’Measles vaccination rates for young children may be far lower than publicly reported, a troubling development that could mean the United States is closer than expected to losing its “elimination status” for the extremely contagious disease.

National Vision Appoints VML as Its Agency of RecordATLANTA—National Vision Holdings, Inc., a leading optical retail company, announced yesterday that it has appointed VML as its agency of record (AOR) following a competitive review.

Character Biosciences Secures $93 Million in Series B Funding to Advance Precision Medicine for Progressive Eye DiseasesJERSEY CITY, N.J.—Character Biosciences, a precision medicine company, has announced that it has secured an oversubscribed $93 million Series B financing round to accelerate the advancement of its pipeline of precision therapies to treat degenerative eye diseases, starting with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Lions KidSight USA Program Recognized as ‘Champion for Vision’OAK BROOK, Ill.—Lions KidSight USA (KidSight), a program of Lions International that was started in 2014, was recognized recently with the Champion for Vision award at the annual American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.

WCO Launches Updated ‘Why Optometry’ Document to Address Global Vision Crisis

Cataract Surgeons Innovate, But Stay True to Their RootsCataract surgeons are caught in a constant push/pull: The tried-and-true methods that have gotten them good results for years keep pulling them back while, at the same time, they’re continually pushed toward new techniques and technology that may yield better outcomes or make them more efficient. Here, surgeons share what relatively new approaches they may…

FDA OKs Novel Treatment for Life-Threatening Heart ConditionThe FDA has approved a new treatment for adults with a life-threatening heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). ATTR-CM is a rare but serious heart condition that can be inherited or come with age.

A Better Biopsy for Prostate Cancer?Micro-ultrasound–guided biopsies were found for the first time to be “noninferior” to MRI-guided procedures, according to new research presented at the 2025 annual congress of the European Association of Urology.

Innovative Eyewear Reports 42 Percent Revenue Growth for Full-Year 2024, Plans Reebok Smart Glasses LaunchMIAMI—Innovative Eyewear Inc., (NASDAQ: LUCYW), the developer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has announced its full year 2024 financial results. Net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was a reported $1,636,440, an increase of 42 percent compared with revenue of $1,152,479 in the prior year. This…

VSP Vision Earns 2025 Training APEX Award for Second Consecutive YearRANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Vision has announced its inclusion on the 2025 Training APEX Award list for the second consecutive year. This recognition honors VSP Vision’s commitment to delivering best-in-class employee training and development.

Myopia Management Treatments Meet a Critical Need for PatientsWhen I first entered the eyecare field in 1994, I recognized my interest in specialty contact lenses. At that time, I mentioned to some classmates that I wanted to specialize in contact lenses. They responded, “You can’t do that. There’s no money in contacts.” So I didn’t pursue it. They weren’t entirely wrong then, but…

23andMe Has Filed for Bankruptcy. What Could Happen to Users' Genetic Data?Over the weekend, genetic testing and biotechnology company 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded in 2006, the company became popular with millions of Americans who sent in samples of saliva with the promise of learning about their ancestry and genetic health predispositions.

FDA OKs New Crohn’s Treatment You Can Inject at HomeThe FDA has approved a new Crohn’s disease treatment called guselkumab, which, unlike similar drugs, can be given via self-injection by patients at home, provided their doctor is OK with it.

Alcon Agrees to Acquire Lensar, Inc. for Up to $430 MillionGENEVA, Switzerland and ORLANDO, Fla.—Global eyecare company Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) and Lensar, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNSR), a global med-tech company focused on advanced laser solutions for cataract treatment, have announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement through which Alcon intends to acquire Lensar. The acquisition includes Ally Robotic Cataract Laser Treatment System,…

Specsavers Joins IAPB to Advocate for Better Eye HealthLONDON—The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), a global eye health alliance with over 250 organizations in more than 100 countries, has announced the addition of Specsavers, an optometry and audiology provider with more than 2,500 stores across the U.K., Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, as a new member.

Four Unanswered Questions in Myopia ManagementThe growing prevalence of myopia has elevated its management to a cornerstone of pediatric and adult eyecare. Evidence-based treatments to slow myopia progression spanning optical, pharmacological, light and behavioral strategies are increasingly recognized as the standard of care. Despite the enormous recent growth in research output, industry innovations and clinical activity in myopia management, key…

More States Are Requiring Paid Medical or Sick LeaveHannah Jones credits paid medical leave with helping her survive an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her employer provided time off for chemotherapy treatments and to recover from surgery. Most importantly: Jones didn’t have to delay care for work, something doctors warned against.

Cancer Caused by HPV Is Increasing in Some Women in the U.S.Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, although recent research suggests that the United States is backsliding in efforts to detect the disease early, when it is most curable.

Why COVID Vaccination Is Still Crucial for ChildrenVaccinated children are much less likely to develop “long COVID” than are unvaccinated children, according to a new study that researchers hope will convince parents to keep kids’ immunizations up to date.

Are You a Top U.S. Optical Retailer? VM Opens Its Annual Top 50 U.S. Retailers Survey, Sets April 21 DeadlineNEW YORK—Vision Monday will be publishing its signature Annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report in the upcoming June print/digital edition this year. The industry's leading news platform is kicking off its annual survey among regional and national retailers today for the exclusive report, which will collect and present sales and operations data for the…

Lighthouse Guild Appoints Thomas Panek as New President and CEONEW YORK—Lighthouse Guild, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, has announced the appointment of Thomas Panek as its new president and CEO, effective April 2025. Bringing with him leadership experience and a commitment to advancing accessibility and independence for people with vision loss, the company stated,…

Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics Adds Avulux Into Its PortfolioMIAMI—Avulux, a migraine and light sensitivity lens manufacturer, has announced that the Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics, an FDA-funded med-tech accelerator that supports pediatric device innovators from concept to commercialization and connects clinicians, engineers, regulators, patients and businesses across its network of 25 organizations spanning 8 states, has added Avulux into its product portfolio.

WestGroupe Donates $35,000 to Waterloo Eye InstituteMONTREAL—WestGroupe announced recently that it has donated $35,000 to the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI) as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing eyecare in Canada.

Updates on novel and traditional OCT and OCTA biomarkers in nAMDEye, Published online: 19 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03801-6Updates on novel and traditional OCT and OCTA biomarkers in nAMD

Outcomes of laser peripheral iridotomy in subgroups of primary angle closure disease eyes according to swept-source optical coherence tomography parametersEye, Published online: 17 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03804-3Outcomes of laser peripheral iridotomy in subgroups of primary angle closure disease eyes according to swept-source optical coherence tomography parameters

Drug-induced tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome in a nationwide surveillanceEye, Published online: 16 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03808-zDrug-induced tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome in a nationwide surveillance

Surgically induced scleritis after pars plana vitrectomy or scleral buckling surgery: a 12-year auditEye, Published online: 16 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03803-4Surgically induced scleritis after pars plana vitrectomy or scleral buckling surgery: a 12-year audit

ChatGPT-4 for addressing patient-centred frequently asked questions in age-related macular degeneration clinical practiceEye, Published online: 15 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03788-0ChatGPT-4 for addressing patient-centred frequently asked questions in age-related macular degeneration clinical practice

The association between optical density ratio of intraretinal fluid and visual acuity in neovascular age related macular degeneration after 36 months of follow upEye, Published online: 15 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03792-4The association between optical density ratio of intraretinal fluid and visual acuity in neovascular age related macular degeneration after 36 months of follow up

Comparative performance analysis of global and chinese-domain large language models for myopiaEye, Published online: 13 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03775-5Comparative performance analysis of global and chinese-domain large language models for myopia

Visual impairment, age-related eye disease, and sleep dysfunction in older adultsEye, Published online: 12 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03777-3Visual impairment, age-related eye disease, and sleep dysfunction in older adults

Comparison of effectiveness of geographic atrophy automatic segmentation with different imaging methodsEye, Published online: 12 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03794-2Comparison of effectiveness of geographic atrophy automatic segmentation with different imaging methods

Complications of cataract surgery in short adult eyes of < 20.5 mm axial lengthEye, Published online: 11 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03799-xComplications of cataract surgery in short adult eyes of < 20.5 mm axial length

Quantitative automated pupillometry in diabetic patients and correlation with retinal nerve fibre layer thicknessEye, Published online: 10 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03793-3Quantitative automated pupillometry in diabetic patients and correlation with retinal nerve fibre layer thickness

Childhood or adolescent abuse and primary open-angle glaucoma in a longitudinal cohort of womenEye, Published online: 10 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03785-3Childhood or adolescent abuse and primary open-angle glaucoma in a longitudinal cohort of women

Ocular manifestations in Ehlers-Danlos syndromeEye, Published online: 10 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03787-1Ocular manifestations in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Correction: High patient acceptance of immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) as part of a one-stop see-and-treat pathway within an innovative NHS cataract unitEye, Published online: 09 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03700-wCorrection: High patient acceptance of immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) as part of a one-stop see-and-treat pathway within an innovative NHS cataract unit

Is Botulinum toxin A effective in treating dry eye disease? A systematic review and meta-analysisEye, Published online: 09 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03790-6Is Botulinum toxin A effective in treating dry eye disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis

A population-based study on association of iridocyclitis with Sjogren’s syndromeEye, Published online: 09 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03798-yA population-based study on association of iridocyclitis with Sjogren’s syndrome

Perioperative/Postoperative visual loss (POVL) following non-ocular surgeryEye, Published online: 09 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03796-0Perioperative/Postoperative visual loss (POVL) following non-ocular surgery

Understanding the relationship between astigmatism, posterior cornea and corneal thickness: a move to total corneal powerEye, Published online: 08 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03742-0Understanding the relationship between astigmatism, posterior cornea and corneal thickness: a move to total corneal power

Comparison of the 1-year efficacy of epithelium-off and transepithelial accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking in adolescent keratoconusEye, Published online: 07 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03784-4Comparison of the 1-year efficacy of epithelium-off and transepithelial accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking in adolescent keratoconus

Giant conjunctival squamous papilloma in Stevens-Johnson SyndromeEye, Published online: 07 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03795-1Giant conjunctival squamous papilloma in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Correction: Nerve fibre organisation in the human optic nerve and chiasm: what do we really know?Eye, Published online: 07 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03800-7Correction: Nerve fibre organisation in the human optic nerve and chiasm: what do we really know?

A decade-long review: insights into diagnosis and disease evolution of uveitis from a single-center studyEye, Published online: 05 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03772-8A decade-long review: insights into diagnosis and disease evolution of uveitis from a single-center study

Assessing geographic and institutional disparities in United States diabetic eye disease clinical trials (2000–2023)Eye, Published online: 05 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03791-5Assessing geographic and institutional disparities in United States diabetic eye disease clinical trials (2000–2023)

Correction: Polygenic Risk Score Impact on Visual Function in Older Individuals with Healthy Macula: The Northern Ireland Sensory Ageing StudyEye, Published online: 03 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03773-7Correction: Polygenic Risk Score Impact on Visual Function in Older Individuals with Healthy Macula: The Northern Ireland Sensory Ageing Study

Dry eye disease treatment following refractive surgery among young patients: a population-based studyEye, Published online: 03 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03783-5Dry eye disease treatment following refractive surgery among young patients: a population-based study

The widening landscape of synthetic incretin treatment: possible association of ischaemic optic neuropathy risk and the need for a cautious approachEye, Published online: 03 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03776-4The widening landscape of synthetic incretin treatment: possible association of ischaemic optic neuropathy risk and the need for a cautious approach

Coats-like vasculopathy in patients with an inherited retinal disease: a case series and literature reviewEye, Published online: 01 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03778-2Coats-like vasculopathy in patients with an inherited retinal disease: a case series and literature review

Early intraocular pressure dynamics following aflibercept 8 mg versus aflibercept 2 mg: a propensity score-matched analysisEye, Published online: 01 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03765-7Early intraocular pressure dynamics following aflibercept 8 mg versus aflibercept 2 mg: a propensity score-matched analysis

Chat GPT vs an experienced ophthalmologist: evaluating chatbot writing performance in ophthalmologyEye, Published online: 01 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03779-1Chat GPT vs an experienced ophthalmologist: evaluating chatbot writing performance in ophthalmology

Deciphering shuttlecock cataract morphology using anterior segment optical coherence tomographyEye, Published online: 01 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03757-7Deciphering shuttlecock cataract morphology using anterior segment optical coherence tomography

Conjunctival tick biteEye, Published online: 01 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03770-wConjunctival tick bite

Iris metastasis of neuroblastoma in a 3-year-old boyEye, Published online: 01 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03768-4Iris metastasis of neuroblastoma in a 3-year-old boy

Diagnostic accuracy of optic nerve OCT and ultrasound in a large paediatric cohort referred with suspected papilloedema and very low rates of raised ICPEye, Published online: 28 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03764-8Diagnostic accuracy of optic nerve OCT and ultrasound in a large paediatric cohort referred with suspected papilloedema and very low rates of raised ICP

Electroretinography of disease activity and treatment response in birdshot chorioretinopathyEye, Published online: 28 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03769-3Electroretinography of disease activity and treatment response in birdshot chorioretinopathy

Assessing patient satisfaction and outcomes from the newly established virtual oculoplastic photography (VOP) clinic in a secondary care centreEye, Published online: 28 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03766-6Assessing patient satisfaction and outcomes from the newly established virtual oculoplastic photography (VOP) clinic in a secondary care centre

The global burden and attributable risk factor analysis of age-related macular degeneration in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021Eye, Published online: 28 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03774-6The global burden and attributable risk factor analysis of age-related macular degeneration in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021

LLM-assisted medical documentation: efficacy, errors, and ethical considerations in ophthalmologyEye, Published online: 27 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03767-5LLM-assisted medical documentation: efficacy, errors, and ethical considerations in ophthalmology

Exudative retinal detachment as a presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)Eye, Published online: 27 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03758-6Exudative retinal detachment as a presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

The hidden sting: unmasking corneal ice rink sign in a bee sting injuryEye, Published online: 27 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03771-9The hidden sting: unmasking corneal ice rink sign in a bee sting injury

Anterior segment dysgenesis as a feature of Neurofibromatosis-IEye, Published online: 26 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03781-7Anterior segment dysgenesis as a feature of Neurofibromatosis-I

Correlation between quality of vision and clinical and structural parameters in patients with Autosomal Dominant Optic AtrophyEye, Published online: 26 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03762-wCorrelation between quality of vision and clinical and structural parameters in patients with Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy

Spectrum of presentation of intraocular metastases from cutaneous melanoma in the era of immunotherapy and targeted therapiesEye, Published online: 25 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03753-xSpectrum of presentation of intraocular metastases from cutaneous melanoma in the era of immunotherapy and targeted therapies

Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty with or without overnight admissionEye, Published online: 25 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03754-wDescemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty with or without overnight admission

Pupil Wizard: an app to enhance knowledge of pupillary abnormalitiesEye, Published online: 25 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03763-9Pupil Wizard: an app to enhance knowledge of pupillary abnormalities

Descemet schisis post RKEye, Published online: 24 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03760-yDescemet schisis post RK

Peripheral Iridectomy With Goniosynechialysis and Goniotomy vs Trabeculectomy for Advanced PACGThis randomized clinical trial conducted at 8 tertiary eye centers in China investigates the safety and effectiveness at 1 year of surgical peripheral iridectomy with goniosynechialysis and goniotomy vs trabeculectomy in advanced primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) without cataract.

Phacogoniotomy vs Phacotrabeculectomy in Advanced PACG With CataractThis secondary analysis of the Phacogoniotomy vs Phacotrabeculectomy (PVP) randomized clinical trial investigates if intraocular pressure reduction with phacogoniotomy is noninferior to phacotrabeculectomy in advanced primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) with cataract.

Is Phacogoniotomy the Best Surgery for PACG and Cataract?Song et al report similar (specifically, noninferior) outcomes at 2 years in a randomized clinical trial comparing phacoemulsification cataract extraction with goniosynechialysis and goniotomy (PGG) with phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy (PT) in patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Safety did not appear to be substantially different between the 2 groups, although,…

Race and Vision Outcomes in Ranibizumab-Treated Participants With Diabetic Macular EdemaThis meta-analysis evaluates the impact of race on ranibizumab treatment in participants with diabetic macular edema.

Telehealth for Children With Congenital Ectopia Lentis?In this issue of JAMA Ophthalmology, Ma and colleagues report the results of a randomized clinical trial suggesting that phone reminders and health education communicated via a smartphone application (WeChat) resulted in increased parental knowledge and improved short-term postsurgical follow-up visit completion rates over 3 months in children younger than 18 years who had undergone…

Social Media Interventions and Postoperative Follow-Up in Congenital Ectopia LentisThis randomized clinical trial investigates if interventions based on a social media smartphone communication application improve follow-up adherence in families of children diagnosed with congenital ectopia lentis.

Risk of Developing Pediatric Uveitis Among Patients With Early-Onset Atopic DermatitisThis cohort study of US children examines the association of early-onset atopic dermatitis with increased risk of pediatric uveitis.

Evaluation of AI Summaries on Interdisciplinary Understanding of Ophthalmology NotesThis quality improvement study assesses the utility of artificial intelligence (AI) large language model–generated plain language summaries in enhancing ophthalmology note comprehension among nonophthalmology clinicians and professionals.

Plain Language Summaries to Bolster Team-Based CareIn this issue of JAMA Ophthalmology, Tailor and colleagues aimed to evaluate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create plain language summaries of standard ophthalmology notes to improve nonophthalmologists’ understanding of the specialty notes. The researchers reported that their large language model–generated plain language summaries was associated with greater diagnostic understanding, note satisfaction, and…

The OHDSI Network in OphthalmologyThis Viewpoint discusses how the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics community’s health data network supports biomedical research in ophthalmology by providing access to a large, standardized dataset.

Cocoa Flavanol Supplementation and Risk of Age-Related Macular DegenerationThis prespecified ancillary study of the COSMOS randomized clinical trial examines whether daily supplementation with cocoa extract, a source of flavanols, prevents the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration.

Semaglutide and NAION Risk Among Patients With DiabetesThis cohort study investigates if there is an association between semaglutide use and risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Aflibercept With vs Without Reduced-Fluence Photodynamic Therapy for Polypoidal Choroidal VasculopathyThis study compares the functional and anatomical benefit of combination therapy using reduced-fluence photodynamic therapy plus intravitreal aflibercept injection vs intravitreal aflibercept injection monotherapy in participants with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.

Conjunctival Melanoma With Invasion of a LASIK Flap InterfaceThis case report describes invasion of a laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap interface by conjunctival malignant melanoma in a male patient aged 71 years.

Conflicting Results—Need for More Transparent and Reproducible ResearchOver the past few months, multiple large-scale observational health studies have attempted to clarify whether the popular type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity drug semaglutide is associated with a nontreatable cause of vision loss, nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). The original study by Hathaway and colleagues alerting the medical community to the association was…